Things to do in Palermo

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What to do in Palermo


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Areas of Palermo

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Palermo Historical Center

Palermo Historical Center is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Palermo Harbour and Piazza Pretoria, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Palermo.

Palermo Historical Center
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Centro Storico

While visiting Centro Storico, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele.

Centro Storico
Via Maqueda showing markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Kalsa

Historic sites, museums, and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Palermo Harbour or Regional Gallery while you're exploring.

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Politeama

While visiting Politeama, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Harbour and Piazza Ruggero Settimo.

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Castellammare

Castellammare is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.

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Libertà

If you're spending some time in Libertà, Palermo Harbour and Villa Zito are top sights worth seeing.

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